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Kaun Banega Crorepati –season 4 FAQs
Registration - Individual
Q.
Who can register?
A.
Anyone who is an Indian citizen, residing in India, of 18 years or above as on May 25, 2013 and the citizen should be of sound health and mind can register for KBC. No person can participate on behalf of another person.
Any Contestant who has made it once to the Fastest Finger First round of the current season of the Competition or the last 3 seasons of the Competition that were broadcast on the channel Sony Entertainment Television, will not be eligible to participate in the current season of the Competition.
Q.
When will the lines be open for registration?
A.
Registration lines (both IVRS – phone and SMS - messaging) are open from 20:30:00 hrs on May 27, 2013, when the first question goes on air, for all viewers. The schedule of on-air registration questions during this period will be as below:
Second round Question Lines open Lines close Date Time Date Time
General
1
27-May-13
20:30:00
28-May-13
20:29:59
General
2
28-May-13
20:30:00
29-May-13
20:29:59
General
3
29-May-13
20:30:00
30-May-13
20:29:59
General
4
30-May-13
20:30:00
31-May-13
20:29:59
General
5
31-May-13
20:30:00
01-Jun-13
20:29:59
General
6
01-Jun-13
20:30:00
02-Jun-13
20:29:59
General
7
02-Jun-13
20:30:00
03-Jun-13
20:29:59
General
8
03-Jun-13
20:30:00
04-Jun-13
20:29:59
General
9
04-Jun-13
20:30:00
05-Jun-13
20:29:59
General
10
05-Jun-13
20:30:00
06-Jun-13
20:29:59
In addition, for Idea subscribers, the registrations lines (both IVRS – phone and SMS - messaging) are open exclusively from 20:30:00 Hrs on June 10, 2013. The schedule of on-air registration questions during this period will be as below:
Second round Question Lines open Lines close Date Time Date Time
Idea
11
10-Jun-13
20:30:00
11-Jun-13
20:29:59
Idea
12
11-Jun-13
20:30:00
12-Jun-13
20:29:59
Idea
13
12-Jun-13
20:30:00
13-Jun-13
20:29:59
Idea
14
13-Jun-13
20:30:00
14-Jun-13
20:29:59
Idea
15
14-Jun-13
20:30:00
15-Jun-13
20:29:59
Idea
16
15-Jun-13
20:30:00
16-Jun-13
20:29:59
Q.
What are the different modes of registration?
A.
You can register by answering the on-air question through an SMS or by calling on the IVR number. The operator wise registration details of the numbers to be dialled for IVR and short code for sending SMS with the answer options are listed below:
SMS IVR Operator Number Number Answer option
Idea
554567
55456
01, 02, 03, 04
BSNL Landline
NA
5052525
01, 02, 03, 04
Others
5252525
NA
NA
*BSNL Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab landline subscribers can call 12555 01/02/03/04
Q.
On what number and in which format do I have to send the SMS?
A.
Subscribers of all operators can send in their SMSs to 5252525. If you are an Idea subscriber, you can also send in your SMS to 554567.
All registration through SMSs need to be in the following format:
“KBC <space><A/B/C/D> <space><Age in completed years as on 25-May 2013> <space><Gender M/F>”. e.g.: If the correct answer to the question aired is “A” according to you, you are 21 years and 10 months old and are a male; you are required to send “KBC A 21 M”.
During the telecom partner week, the subscribers of the telecom partner are required to send SMSs in the following format:
“KBC <space>< Answer Option (A/B/C/D)>” e.g.: If the correct answer to the question aired is “A” according to you, you are required to send “KBC A”.
Q.
What number can I call to register my answer?
A.
Idea subscribers can call on 55456 01- 04 (for the respective answer option). For e.g.
If your answer is Option A, call on 5545601
If your answer is Option B, call on 5545602
If your answer is Option C, call on 5545603
If your answer is Option D, call on 5545604
BSNL landline subscribers can call on 5052525 01 – 04 (for the respective answer option).
For e.g. :
If your answer is Option A, call on 505252501
If your answer is Option B, call on 505252502
If your answer is Option C, call on 505252503
If your answer is Option D, call on 505252504
BSNL landline subscribers in Haryana, Rajasthan & Punjab can call on 12555 01 – 04 (for the respective answer option).
For e.g. :
If your answer is Option A, call on 1255501
If your answer is Option B, call on 1255502
If your answer is Option C, call on 1255503
If your answer is Option D, call on 1255504
Subscribers of all other operators will require to send in their registrations via SMS only.
Q.
What will it cost me to call or send an SMS?
A.
SMS : Every SMS sent to the registration numbers will be charged as below.
 Upto Rs.5/- per SMS – 5252525*(Subscribers**)
 Upto Rs.5/- per SMS – 554567* (IDEA Subscribers)
** Airtel/Aircel/BSNL/TataDocomo/TataIndicom/Idea/MTNL Mumbai /Reliance/Uninor/Vodafone, Virgin Mobile
SMS’s sent in the wrong format or with the incorrect answer are also chargeable.
*Available only on select Operators/Circles. Terms & Conditions on www.kbcsony.com
* Roaming charges will be levied by your operator as applicable
IVR : All calls made to the registration numbers will be charged as below.
 Upto Rs.5/- per minute – 55456 (IDEA Subscribers)
*Available only for IDEA mobile subscribers. T&Cs on www.kbcsony.com
 Calls charged at 20 second pulse rate. Re.1.20*/pulse – 5052525* (BSNL Landline Subscribers)
*Available only for BSNL landline subscribers in select circles. T&Cs on www.kbcsony.com
 Calls charged at 20 second pulse rate. Re.1.20*/pulse – 12555* (BSNL Landline in Rajasthan & Punjab)
*Available only for BSNL landline subscribers in Haryana, Rajasthan & Punjab. T&Cs on www.kbcsony.com
Roaming charges will be levied by your operator as applicable.
Rates subject to change due to recent TRAI regulations.Please check the rates with your telecom service provider.
Q.
Can I send more than one SMS / make more than one call?
A.
Yes, there is no restriction on the number of SMSs sent or calls made to register for the auditions. However, there is no weightage given to number of calls made / SMSs sent at the time of shortlisting for auditions. The final selection is made on a random basis from amongst all valid and correct registrations received and if a person has been selected once, he is not eligible to be selected again for this round of auditions.
Q.
When will I know the result of the registration?
A.
If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random shortlist you will receive a call from us in around five (5) working days from the date of close of registration lines for that question..
Q.
How will I know the result of the registration?
A.
If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random shortlist, we will get in touch with you on your registered number please answer the phone yourself.
Registration – School Episode
Q.
Who can register?
A.
Anyone who is an Indian citizen, residing in India, and a Principal or student of a registered school in India, can register on behalf of a student of his/her school who is between 14 to 16 years of age, as on May 25, 2013, can register for Kaun Banega Crorepati School Special. The student will then be required to answer three skill-based questions to complete the registration.
Q.
When will the registration be open for the Schools episode?
A.
Registration will be open from 20:30:00 hrs on June 16, 2013, till 20:29:59 hrs on June 20, 2013 for all schools.
Second round Question Lines open Lines close Date Time Date Time
School
17
16-Jun-13
20:30:00
20-Jun-13
20:29:59
Q.
What are the different modes of registration?
A.
You can register on the website www.kbcsony.com for the Special Schools Episode. Registrations are not permitted through IVR/SMS for this episode.
Q.
What will it cost me to register on the website?
A.
There are no charges for registering on the website except for your normal internet browsing charges.
Q.
What information will I need to provide for the registration?
For registering on the website , the Principal of the school will be required to provide the following information:
1. School Name, Address, pin code and PAN
2. Name of the Principal, contact number and email ID
3. Name of the Teacher accompanying the student
4. Student Name, DOB, Class
5. Student’s parents’ names
Post providing the above information, the student will be required to answer three skill-based questions to complete the registration.
Q.
Can I register more than once?
A.
No. Each school can register only once. Only one student may be nominated per school.
Q.
When will I know the result of the registration?
A.
If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random shortlist, you will receive a call from us in around seven (7) working days from the date of close of registration.
Q.
How will I know the result of the registration?
A.
If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random shortlist, we will get in touch with you on your registered number.
Audition
Q.
Where and when will the auditions be conducted?
A.
The auditions will be held at the following xx cities as per the defined schedule:
S. No.
Date
City
Venue Name
1
27th June
Jaipur
Hotel Paradise
2
27th June
Ahmedabad
Avalon Hotel & Banquet
3
30th June
Delhi
India Corporate Centre (ICC)
4
30th June
Bhopal
GreenWood Country Club,
5
3rd July
Mumbai
H.K College
6
3rd July
Chandigarh
REGENTA CENTRAL ASHOK CHANDIGARH
7
6th July
Kolkata
Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
8
6th July
Lucknow
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan
9
9th July
Patna
Khubsurat Vatika
10
9th July
Nagpur
Lamba Celebrations
Please note that the dates are tentative and might change subsequently.
Q.
Can I choose my preferred city for audition?
A.
No. You will not be able to choose location for auditions, a city chosen by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. will be offered to all shortlisted Registrants. If the short-listed Registrant chooses to decline the same, he renounces further participation in KBC.
Q.
What if I am unable to make it for the auditions?
A.
Inability to attend the auditions on the specified date, time and location will close and/or terminate further participation in KBC.
Q.
What will I be required to do at the auditions?
A.
Each auditionee will be made to go through two pre- defined audition rounds.
The first round will involve answering skill-based questions, the second round will be a video round where the auditionee will have to give a personal interview.
Q.
Will I have to bear all expenses in order to be present for the audition round?
A.
Yes, all expenses directly or indirectly connected with being present for the auditions (travel, conveyance, lodging, stay, meals, etc.) will be borne by the auditionee.
Q.
How will I know the result of the audition round?
A.
The Auditionees who are shortlisted on the basis of the audition round will get a call from Multi Screen Media through its producers informing them of selection in the Fastest Finger First round of the show.
Q What documents will I require to carry for the auditions?
Proof of identity, age and address will be accepted in English or Hindi only.
Valid name proofs that will be admissible are:
1. Birth certificate, 2. Passport, 3. Voter ID, 4. Driver’s License, 5. PAN card, 6. UID / Aadhar card.
Valid address proofs that will be admissible are:
1. Phone / Electricity Bill , 2. Passport, 3. Voter ID, 4. Driver’s License, 5. Ration card, 6. UID / Aadhar card.
Valid address proofs that will be admissible are:
1. Driver’s Licensel , 2. Passport, 3. Voter ID, 4. Birth certificate, 5. PAN card,
If the Audtionee does not have a copy of a valid proof. he will be permitted to participate on a exception basis, only if he is willing to provide the proof at the final shoot, if shortlisted..
For School Special, the nominated student and teacher carry with them the following documents
Entity Documents Required School • Board Affiliation Certificate • PAN Card • School address proof (electricity bill / phone bill ) Principal • Letter of Appointment • School ID Card/Passport/Ration Card/Driver’s License Teacher • Letter on School Letterhead with the teacher’s identity attested by Principal
• School ID Card and Passport/Ration Card/Driver’s License Student • Bonafide certificate with the student’s identity attested by the Principal • School ID Card/Passport/Ration Card • Consent letter from parent / guardian and School
General
Q. What are the selection criteria?
A. The main criteria for selection is your general knowledge and grasp over current affairs, which is evaluated across various stages. In addition, there is also an interview round and audition at the final stage where your personality and screen presence are also evaluated.
Q. I have a query. Whom can I ask?
A. Please send your queries to kbcresponse@setindia.com and we will try to revert as soon as we can. Alternately, you can refer to our terms and conditions on www.kbcsony.com.
Q.
Where can I read detailed terms and conditions governing Kaun Banega Crorepati?
A.
The detailed terms and conditions governing the game show will be available on www.kbcsony.com
Q.
How many times can I participate?
A.
Each registrant can be shortlisted only once for an audition in one schedule of registrations. However, there is no restriction on the number of times a viewer can participate through registration SMS/ call. For the School Episode however, a school can register only once on the website.
Q.
What is the Prize Money?
A.
The person who gets on the hot seat and gets all the questions right will win Rs 5 crore. The prize amount will be subject to tax as per government rules. For the School Episode, the Prize Money will be issued to the school. For the Schools Episode, the prize money shall be issued to the school as per the name mentioned in the affiliation certificate and PAN card. Student and the teacher will be representing the school. The Company has no role or liability with respect to distribution of the prize money between the school, the student and the teacher.
Q.
Some people claim that they can help get entry to KBC. Is it possible?
A.
The only way to enter KBC is through participation in the registration process as described in Rules and Regulations. There is no other way of entering KBC. This entire process is transparent and monitored by an independent Firm. Any person claiming that he/she can help get you on the show for a consideration is defrauding you. Please contact your local police
and report this person.
Q.
I got a call after answering the question asked on TV, but no one has called me after that. Have I been selected ?
A.
The call you received was because you were among the short-listed registrants selected by the computer. However, this does not mean that you have been selected. We will be contacting the successful candidates who have made it to the next round.

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